Finally finished my bike I know it's not 100% retro parts but I am happy with it. I started it as a project because I don't like the look of new bikes and have spent about £400 thank you for all the help I have received as I joined this sight with just a frame and little understanding of components and compatibility.

As per the twitchy handling, are you basing this on comparison with a modern bike or a bike with slacker head angles. You bike may have been designed with XC racing in mind where twitchy usually suggests quick steering which is useful in tight twisty XC circuits. Alternatively it could mean the fork is too short or the geometry is wrong for that fork.

I'm not comparing it to any other bike as this is my first bike in 2 years. I don't think it's is a problem it's quite nice to be able to dart in and out of obsticals it just means you have to pay attention when riding which is always a good thing.

If you are 5'9" and the frame is a 19" then its too big... you would be better with a 17 or 18" frameDont be concerned about getting you foot flat on the floor while still sat on the saddle (you can stand off the saddle or get your toes on the floor if needed). Your leg needs to be just of straight with a slightly bent knee as in the picture, otherwise you will be wasting a whole load of energy from your leg muscles, AND risking injury to knees, ankles, tendons and hips

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